Originally conceived in the late 1960’s by the Italian company Agusta, the AW109 has gone from strength to strength ever since. Following the merger with British company, Westland Helicopters in 2000, the helicopter was rebranded the Agusta Westland 109 (AW109).
With constant development and improvement including a regular introduction of new avionics and engine technologies. The fantastic Agusta Westland 109 (AW109) helicopter has a real pedigree and is one of the best selling civil helicopters in history. The AW109 has been in continuous production for 40 years and one of the most popular helicopters available on today’s charter market.
Versatility & Design
The AW109 fulfils a wide variety of roles from aeromedical, law enforcement, search and rescue and other military roles. The most common configuration however, is the VIP set up. The VIP version of the AW109 helicopter features 5 or 6 seat rear cabin with comfortable leather seats and a modern feel. The rear cabin has a face to face seating layout and large windows offering great views. The cockpit has two seats allowing one passenger can also ride up front if being flown single crew.
Range
The AW109 range depends on the number/weight of passengers and bags and whether the helicopter is being flown by one pilot or two. Typically with 4 passengers and light luggage, the helicopter can fly approximately 90 minutes. The AW109 is suitable for rotors running refuelling which takes around 10 minutes. Meaning for those longer trips, the AW109 is an efficient and practical choice.

If you usually fly on a single engine helicopter or an AS355, then the Agusta 109 is a perfect next step.
Why not charter an Agusta 109 helicopter for your next trip? Contact our helicopter charter experts today for more information on info@dbbaviation.com or +442039600123 or request a quote here.
With a winding circuit that swoops through the streets of the glamorous Monte Carlo, winning a Monaco Grand Prix is every formula 1 drivers dream. This years Monaco Grand Prix will take place on the 28th May 2023 and once again bring the tiny principality to a stand still. Why not contact us today to charter a private jet to the 2023 Monaco Grand Prix.

The Monaco Grand Prix attracts a large amount of private jets and each year both Nice and Cannes airports operate to capacity during this week. If you are thinking about travelling to the race, we recommend booking your private jet to the Monaco Grand Prix as early as possible in order to secure the best aircraft choice and slot availability.
Why not take advantage of a helicopter transfer to the Monaco Grand Prix ? If you are travelling to Nice or Cannes by private jet, a helicopter transfer to Monaco is the only way to arrive and gets you to the heart of the action by avoiding all the road traffic.

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Contact one of your private jet hire experts today on info@dbbaviation.com +442039600123 or request a quote here.
Hire a Helicopter to get to Royal Ascot 2023 will take place from the 20th to the 24th June where we will see many of the world’s finest racehorses compete for more than £9.5 million in prize money.

Over the five day event there will be multiple Group One races. Royal Ascot is notorious for its heavy traffic to and from the racecourse, this year, why not charter a helicopter direct to the Berkshire racecourse. The flight time from Battersea heliport to Ascot Racecourse is 20 minutes, allowing you to arrive hassle free for a world class race-day. We can alternatively arrange to collect you direct from your home subject to a suitable landing site.

We have access to helicopters ranging from 1 passenger to 9 passengers offering exceptional levels of comfort. Let us take the stress out of your travel, speak to us to Charter a Helicopter to Royal Ascot. Contact us today on info@dbbaviation.com, +44 20 39 600 123, or inquire via our website for more information and a free no obligation quote.
The United Kingdom hosts some of the best horse racing meets globally with Cheltenham Festival being one of the most popular. With the high foot fall around race days, demand to charter a Helicopter to Cheltenham Festival has grown in recent years to avoid the long traffic queues. From Central London, cities around the UK or even your back garden, a helicopter is a quick and stress free method to travel to Cheltenham to enjoy your day out.

The majority of the UK racecourses will accept helicopters within their grounds with some larger meetings such as Cheltenham, Royal Ascot & The Epsom Derby having dedicated helipads. Need to pick up friends or family en route? Let us know where they are are we will provide an industry leading charter quote to fly you smoothly between each location. Elevate your event by talking to our team about additional goodies such as Champagne and flutes to enjoy the flight while taking in the surrounding countryside.
Charter a Helicopter to Cheltenham Festival. Visit the Racing Post calendar for the full list of up and coming race meetings for flat and national hunt season.
Let us take the stress out of your travel, speak to us to Charter a Helicopter to Cheltenham Festival. Contact us today on info@dbbaviation.com, +44 20 39 600 123, or inquire via our website for more information and a free no obligation quote.
The Qatar Football World Cup is one of the most anticipated sporting events of 2022. With an estimated 1.5million spectators set to travel to the Qatar, we are available to assist with Private Jet to the FIFA World Cup. With airport rates now released, we can advise you accurately on all inclusive aircraft hire fees.
The famous football tournament will be returning from the 20th November through to the final on the 18th December 2022. In this period, over 64 matches will take place across 8 stadiums in the east of the country. England are in Group B and will play their first game against Iran on the 21st November at the Khalifa Stadium. During the tournament, charter aircraft will be able to use both Hamad (DOH/ OTHH) and Doha (DIA/ OTBD) international airports. All airports are strictly subject to slot availability and parking.
We are noticing many clients choosing to base themselves in neighbouring Dubai. Private jet flights to the world cup from Dubai can take under one hour. We have been advising on multi-flight charters for the games. If this is of interest, please do get in touch.
Private jet charter has long allowed teams, corporate groups and spectators to travel to the matches on their chosen schedule. The 2022 matches are no different with dBB Aviation preparing to fly clients from their home countries to the games.
Our team are on call to assist you to hire a private jet to fly to any matches. If you wish to create a multi-leg trip throughout the tournament please contact a member of our team.
For advice to hire a Private Jet to the FIFA World Cup 2022, contact our sales team on +44 (0) 20 396 00123 or info@dbbaviation.com.
Charter a Private Jet to the Rugby World Cup 2023
The Rugby World Cup 2023 attracts millions of viewers from around the world making it one of the most watched sporting events globally. The famous rugby tournament will be returning to Europe between Friday 08th September until the 28th October 2023. In this period, over 40 matches will be played across France bringing together top global athletes in the sport.
Private jet charter aircraft and helicopter transfers have long allowed teams, corporate groups and spectators to travel to the matches on their chosen schedule. The 2023 matches are no different with dBB Aviation preparing to fly new and current clients across Europe and the globe to arrive in time for each match.
Our team are on call to assist you to hire a private jet to fly to your one or more matches or to create a multi-leg trip throughout the tournament to arrive refreshed at the events.

Which Airport should I fly to?
Here is how to land and reach the matches by road as soon as possible to get you closer to the action:
Stade de France – 20 minute drive from Paris Le Bourget airport
Stade Pierre Mauroy – 10 minute drive from Lillie Airport
Stadium de Toulouse – 20 minute drive from Toulouse-Blagnac airport
Stade de la Beaujoire – 22 minute drive from Nantes Atlantique airport
Stade Velodrome – 35 minute drive from Le Castellet Airport
OL Stadium – 15 minute drive from Lyon-Saint Exupery Airport
Stade Geoffroy Guichard – 20 minute drive from Saint-Étienne–Loire Airport
Stade de Nice – 12 minute drive from Aéroport Nice Côte d’Azur
Stade de Bourdeaux – 25 minute drive from Bordeaux Airport
For advice to hire a private jet to the Rugby World Cup 2023, contact our sales team on +44 (0) 20 396 00123 or info@dbbaviation.com.
Travel across the world has been disrupted significantly due to the Covid 19 outbreak. Earlier in the year, travel was mainly only possible within countries or to re-patriate passengers. However, as countries began to ease their travel restrictions, either due to falling cases or to bolster tourism economies. We have started to see leisure and business travel begin to return, albeit at lower than normal levels. As we wait for a vaccine, rapid testing or the eventual disappearance of Covid 19, flying by private jet is a great way to travel while continuing to mitigate your exposure risk to Covid 19.

How Does Private Jet Travel Reduce Exposure To Covid 19?
Many of the benefits to private jet travel directly translate into reducing exposure risk, these include;
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Dedicated use of the aircraft for you and your family – No sitting near strangers on large aircraft for long periods.
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Arrive at the airport minutes before you fly and leave the airport moments after landing – Dedicated security and immigration channels reduce waiting time to the bare minimum.
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Flying from private terminals where possible – No need to be amongst large crowds for long periods.
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Private jets are regularly sanitised – The frequency of cleaning regimes has increased due to Covid 19 to further reduce risk.
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Crew members and private terminal staff wear PPE and socially distance as much as practicable.
Some travel restrictions are still in place across Europe and the World and these change regularly. Our dedicated team is ready to help you with any Covid 19 travel restrictions and potential quarantine requirements. Contact us today and we will help you with checking the feasibility of any trip.
If you are thinking of travelling our team are ready to assist with advice, guidance and no obligation quotes to help you get to where you need to be as safely as possible.
You can email us at any time on info@dbbaviation.com, call us on +442039600123 or simply submit an enquiry via our website.
One of March’s hottest business events is MIPIM (Le marché international des professionnels de l’immobilier. The international market of real estate professionals) held annually at the Palais des Festivals, Cannes, France. This year taking place between the 9th-13th of March.
Gathering the most influential leaders from the global property industry, the conference centres around 4 days of networking, learning and discovery. MIPIM brings together over 26,000 participants including 3,800 CEO & C level professionals across the full value chain from Investors to Developers, Hoteliers and beyond.
Around the exhibition you’ll find representation from a diverse range of business areas including; residential, retail and office to name a few. In addition to the private sector you’ll also find city and local authorities flying the flag for their city. All delegates attending are looking for opportunities to build, design, develop, redevelop and promote.
2020 sees the 31st anniversary of MIPIM and the conference has the theme of engaging the future and durability. Keen to foster a lasting, positive impact in each and every built environment, key questions across the meeting will be;
How to choose the best strategies that benefit over the longer term?
What are the best strategies to ensure people’s quality of life?
How to commit responsible practices and employ existing resources optimally?
Hire a private jet to MIPIM (Cannes) with prices starting at 5,400 GBP from London, 3,300 EUR from Paris and 17,500 from Moscow dBB Aviation can fly you direct to Cannes in comfort.
With a fantastic history stretching back to 1815, The Festival is one of British horse racing’s oldest and greatest highlights.
In fact, the course actually had to change location twice between 1815 and 1831 due to local opposition. From its early turbulent years Cheltenham racecourse finally settled in its current location in 1898. Introduced to The Festival in 1924, the famous Gold Cup race sealed the meeting as one of the highlights of the calendar. Visited by over 265,000 racegoers each year, all eager to see the finest participants compete.

28 incredible races take place over 4 days with a prize pot of over £4.5 million to be won. Therefore, some of the biggest names in racing turn out to challenge in the highest profile jumps racing. The Champion Hurdle, Queen Mother Champion Chase and prestigious Cheltenham Gold Cup are just some of the big name races.
Where is Cheltenham Racecourse?
Located in the south east of England, Cheltenham racecourse is better known as “The Home of Jump Racing”. The course is over 3 hours drive from London and Manchester when taking traffic into account. Flying by helicopter to Cheltenham festival can reduce this down to only 45 minutes. Meaning that over the course of the 4 day meeting that could be a saving of up to 18 hours travel time.

dBB Aviation can arrange helicopters seating up from 4 to 16 passengers for flights direct to the racecourse. We can pick you up from anywhere in the UK meaning you arrive at The Festival stress free.
Contact our helicopter hire experts today for a free no obligation quote for a helicopter to the Cheltenham Festival. View the range of helicopters on offer here or speak with one of the team for their recommendation. You can request a quote by phone, email or via our website and we are available 24 hours a day to assist.
Well known for fantastic skiing, St Moritz has another ace up its sleeve. In January St Moritz hosts a unique sceptical, the annual Snow Polo World Cup. Since 1985, the snow polo tournament has been hosted here and is currently the only high goal polo tournament played on snow.
Located in a fantastic natural setting on a frozen lake in the Engadin Valley, the event offers a unique atmosphere. Gourmet food, champagne in the stands and complimentary social events make it an event not to be missed. Each year, the event takes place over the last weekend of January with 2020 marking the 36th meeting held between the 24th and 26th of January.
The tournament takes most of the year to plan and over 3 weeks to set up. With an outlay of over 2.5 million francs the tournament is economical beneficial to the local area due to its distinctive blend of nature, cocktails, sport and parties.
If you want to charter a private jet or helicopter transfer to the Snow Polo World Cup contact us today. Our team of dedicated charter experts are available 24 hours a day to assist you. We would be very happy to talk you through the range of options for travelling to St Moritz.